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CDSCO NSQ alert, January 2023: 66 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Feb 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its January 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 66 drug batches that failed quality tests, 31 at central laboratories and 35 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 47 manufacturers across 50 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup 30 ml, Zinc Sulphate Oral Solution I.P., 100ml.
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Feb 2022Jan 2023 · 66
Full list of NSQ batches, January 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Tablets 50 mg Zincload-50 | Batch LMT210773Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Life Max Cancer LaboratoriesUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Oral Solution I.P., 100ml | Batch ZS1-21-224Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | Weight per mlWeight | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Oral Solution I.P., 100ml | Batch ZCH-2207Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Weight per mlWeight | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Oral Solution I.P., 100 ml | Batch ZCH-2209Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Weight per mlWeight | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Voglibose Tablets IP (0.2 mg) | Batch TV-880012Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Trizal FormulationHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Trypsin- Chymotrypsin Tablets (CHYMORAL FORTE TABLETS) | Batch 2JH3H019Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | Disintegration test (Acid Medium)Disintegration | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Teneligliptin Tablets I.P. 20mg (ZITEN) | Batch 18220490Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Daffodills Pharmaceuticals LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch TETY-01Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| SECROX (Cefuroxime Injection I.P. 1.5 gm), Sterile water for Injection I.P. 20 ml | Batch AB301008C (Drug), WM21E005 (WFI)Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Bengene Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SECROX (Cefuroxime Injection I.P. 1.5 gm), Sterile water for Injection I.P. 20 ml | Batch FAB302008, FW20-09Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Bengene Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Romavit Capsules (Amino Acids, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamins and Minerals Capsules) | Batch K22CS-36Mfg May 2022 · Exp Oct 2023 | Elfin Drugs Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, Assay of N-Acetyl CysteineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Romavit Capsules (Amino Acids, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamins and Minerals Capsules) | Batch K21CS-63Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Kaizen Research Labs India Pvt. Ltd | Description, Assay of Folic Acid, N- Acetyl Cysteine, Ascorbic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch RRZT-019Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Revat Laboratories Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | Assay and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch RRZT-023Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Revat Laboratories Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch RRZT-021Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Revat Laboratories Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| RL-500 ml Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. | Batch S2FBV07Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Sterility and Bacterial EndotoxinsSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Prednisolone Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch DTB-130Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Ipca Laboratories LtdSikkim | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Tablets IP 100 mg | Batch T-23953Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Peritoneal Dialysis Solution IP with 2.5% w/v Dextrose | Batch PD2206098Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Affine Formulations LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Calcium, Magnesium and LactateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Peritoneal Dialysis Solution IP with 1.5% w/v Dextrose | Batch PD2206101Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Mitra Industries (P) LtdHaryana | Assay of Calcium Magnesium and LactateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Pan -D (Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Domperidone Prolonged Release Capsules IP) | Batch 22442611Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ORLICA (Orlistat Capsules U.S.P. 120 mg) | Batch G22OEB001Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Acme Generics Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neurace (Vitamin A, C, E & Selenium Capsules) | Batch C00458Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | East West Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin AAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neorelax Gel (Diclofenac Gel I.P.) | Batch Q2203Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Srikem Laboratories Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Related substancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP | Batch TE2027AMfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montellion-10 (Montelukast Tablets IP 10 mg) | Batch T3092Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg | Batch RT220304Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ridley Lifescience Pvt. LtdDelhi | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch 3000521Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Rivon Pharmaceuticals LLPGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Metformin Hydrochloride Prolonged-release and Glimepiride Tablets IP (GlimiSave M2 Tablets) | Batch GGLV22007Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | Eris Lifesciences LimitedAssam | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Lvcipro-500 (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | Batch LV22CT-691Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | L.V. Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Loose yellow colored Tablets (Purported to contain Rosuvastatin 10 mg) | Batch Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Trizal FormulationHimachal Pradesh | Assay of RosuvastatinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Loose Powder (Purported to be contain Telmisartan) | Batch Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Not Mentioned | Identification of TelmisartanIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (Levocetirizine Tablets) | Batch AF-22T619Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Affine Formulations LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup 30 ml | Batch LZR-2209Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup 30 ml | Batch LZR-2207Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup 30 ml | Batch LZR-2211Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| KOOCAL-500 Tablets (Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP) | Batch TG21-2330Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| KOOCAL-500 (Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP) | Batch TG21-2550Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Itraconazole Capsules B.P. 100 mg | Batch CH2006AMfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Navkar LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| INDIFIBER (Fenofibrate Capsules I.P.) | Batch 6078Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP | Batch 225004007Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2027 | Relieve PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Appearance of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP | Batch 225004011Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2027 | 3M India LimitedMaharashtra | Appearance of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP | Batch 225004010Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2027 | D.R. Johns Lab Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Appearance of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP | Batch 225004009Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2027 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Appearance of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hydroxyzine HCl IP /BP | Batch 225004015Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2027 | Indilina PharmaceuticalsPunjab | Appearance of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Hycorlin 100 mg (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection IP) | Batch DD2I002Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Scott - Edil Pharmecia LtdHimachal Pradesh | Clarity of SolutionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Frusemide Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch FXTZ-08Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Renowed Life SciencesUttarakhand | Uniformity of weight and Dissolution testDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets IP 250 mg (Erycon?-250) | Batch VGT11028Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2024 | Vobb HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cuprox-10 (Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 10 mg) | Batch G-153/4014Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Navkar LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cloxacillin Sodium Capsules IP 500 mg | Batch RC220021Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Mitra Industries (P) LtdHaryana | Assay of Cloxacillin Sodium calculated as CloxacillinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg Cipronir 500 | Batch CCF111004Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2024 | Celebrity Biopharma LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Chymnetra-Forte (Trypsin- Chymotrypsin Tablets) | Batch TTP-22017Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Torrent Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Disintegration time and AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORID E TABLETS I.P. 500 mg | Batch 701522Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Budecort Respules 0.5 mg (Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension B.P.) | Batch IA20131Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Stallion Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| B-complex capsules | Batch UGC22020Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Jun 2023 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| B-Complex Capsules | Batch UGC22130Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp Nov 2023 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| B-Complex Capsules | Batch UGC22131Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp Nov 2023 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atorvastatin & Aspirin Capsules (10 / 75) | Batch AAC1010Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Cipla LtdMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution of AtorvastatinDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Apvaas 20 (Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 20 mg) | Batch RE641Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Curetech SkincareHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin 250 mg and Cloxacillin 250 mg Capsules | Batch 21BC012Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Mecobalamin Pyridoxine, Viatmin D3 Tablet (NILCOBAL-D TABLETS) | Batch RP1T63Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2023 | Mitra Industries (P) LtdHaryana | Identification and Assay of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Mecobalamin, Vitamin D3 and the Assay of Pyridoxine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Adhesive Tape USP (Micropore Surgical Tape) | Batch R03200508Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2025 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. LtdGujarat | Tensile strength per 2.54 cm of widthOther | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside Tablets (Acetan- TH Tablets) | Batch RT-190622Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Renowed Life SciencesUttarakhand | Assay of AceclofenacAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aceclofenac 100 mg & Thiocolchicoside 4 mg Tablets (Zerodol TH 4 Tablets) | Batch FXT011022ASMfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2024 | Eris Lifesciences LimitedAssam | Identification and Assay of ThiocolchicosideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aceclofenac 100 mg & Thiocolchicoside 4 mg Tablets (Zerodol TH 4 Tablets) | Batch FXT012008ASMfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | Ipca Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification and Assay of ThiocolchicosideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| ABSORBENT COTTON WOOL I.P. | Batch 1786Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2024 | Om Surgical IndustriesHaryana | NEPSOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (66 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.